Comment on FR Doc # E8-23823

I am AGAINST the change proposed in this proposed BLM rule, entitled: Land Withdrawals; Removal of Regulations Covering Emergency Withdrawals I have been a government employee and continue to hold government employees in high regard. But, the way this rule change is being approached is nothing short of reprehensible. Release of this rule change near the end of a Presidential administration, with so few days to comment AND, in particular, with a Federal holiday (10/13/2008) included within the comment period is nothing short of a blatant violation of the spirit of a government "for the people" entrusted with overseeing the lands owned by we, the people. With regard to the rule itself, I believe the current rule provides necessary governmental checks and balances that should not be erroded. Clearly, the Constitution's interpretation is fluid and evolving. Thus, in my opinion, the arguments supporting the rule change contained within the proposal document do not show sufficient justification for changing this rule. Thank you, Anne R. Gabriel